Multi-use golf device

Abstract

A multi-use golf device is able to be used as a golf tee and as a divot repair tool. The multi-use golf device includes two portions that move relative to one another to change a configuration of the multi-use golf device. In a first configuration the multi-use device is generally extended and can hold a golf ball above a ground level. In a second configuration two portions of the multi-use golf device can be positioned near each other to repair a divot in a golf course putting green.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A method of adjusting a multi-use golf device operable as a ball teeing device and a divot repair device, comprising:
 moving a first member having an elongated portion that extends from a head portion along an axis to a tip portion into a first portion of earth while a second member is in a first position relative to the head portion, wherein the head portion is operable to support a golf ball, the second member is movably coupled to the first member, and the second member includes:
 a first surface extending away from the elongated portion and away from the tip portion at a first acute angle relative to a direction perpendicular to the axis to a first surface end; and 
 a second surface extending from the first surface end towards the elongated portion and the head portion at a second acute angle relative to a direction perpendicular to the axis; 
 wherein a majority of the second member that includes the first and second surfaces protrudes from one side of the first member, the opposite side minimally extending from the elongated portion; 
 
 moving the second member that is moveably coupled to the first member to a second position relative to the first member that is different than the first position; and 
 engaging a second portion of earth when the second member is in the second position. 
 
     
     
       2. The method of  claim 1 , wherein moving the second member to the second position includes moving the second member closer to the tip portion from near the head portion. 
     
     
       3. The method of  claim 2 , wherein moving the first member into a first portion of the earth also includes engaging the first portion of earth with the second member when in the first position. 
     
     
       4. A method of adjusting a multi-use golf device operable as a ball teeing device and a divot repair device, comprising:
 moving a first member having an elongated portion that extends from a head portion along an axis to a tip portion into a first portion of earth while a second member is in a first position relative to the head portion, wherein the head portion is operable to support a golf ball, the second member is movably coupled to the first member, and the second member includes:
 a first surface extending away from the elongated portion and away from the tip portion at a first acute angle relative to a direction perpendicular to the axis to a first surface end; and 
 a second surface extending from the first surface end towards the elongated portion and the head portion at a second acute angle relative to a direction perpendicular to the axis; 
 
 moving the second member that is moveably coupled to the first member to a second position relative to the first member that is different than the first position, wherein the second member is moved closer to the tip portion from near the head portion; and 
 engaging a second portion of earth when the second member is in the second position; and 
 selecting an amount of dirt to move; 
 wherein moving the second member to the second position includes moving the second member closer to the tip portion from near the head portion based upon the selected amount of dirt to move, the second member being moved a distance toward the tip portion that is inversely proportional to the selected amount of dirt to move. 
 
     
     
       5. The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 supporting the golf ball on the head portion at a first time and moving the second member to the second position occurs at a second time different than the first time. 
 
     
     
       6. The method of  claim 1 , wherein engaging the second portion of earth when the second member is moved into the second position includes applying a force to the second portion of earth with the second member against the second portion of earth. 
     
     
       7. The method of  claim 6 , wherein engaging the second portion of earth when the second member is moved into the second position includes pushing the first member and the second member together into and/or against the second portion of earth. 
     
     
       8. A multi-use golf device operable as a ball teeing device and a divot repair device, comprising:
 a first member, including:
 a golf ball teeing portion defining a concave surface to hold a golf ball, and 
 an elongated portion extending from the golf ball teeing portion and away from the concave surface along an axis towards an end; 
 
 a moveable member moveably coupled to the elongated portion and configured to be moved along a length of the elongated portion; 
 wherein the moveable member, when coupled to the elongated portion, has a first surface extending away from the elongated portion and away from the end at a first acute angle relative to a direction perpendicular to the axis to a first surface end, a second surface extending from the first surface end towards the elongated portion and the golf ball teeing portion at a second acute angle relative to a direction perpendicular to the axis, and a majority of the moveable member that includes the first and second surfaces protrudes from one side of the first member, the opposite side minimally extending from the elongated portion. 
 
     
     
       9. The device of  claim 8 , wherein the elongated portion defines a substantially flat surface along at least a portion of the length of the elongated portion. 
     
     
       10. The device of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a removable member; 
 wherein the removable member is removably mounted to the second surface. 
 
     
     
       11. The device of  claim 10 , wherein the second surface has a bore extending therethrough;
 wherein the removable member has a peg extending therefrom configured to be selectively received in the bore. 
 
     
     
       12. The device of  claim 8 , wherein the moveable member defines a through passage to moveably receive the elongated portion. 
     
     
       13. The device of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 a detent defined by the elongated member to be engaged by the moveable member to hold the moveable member in a selected position relative to the elongated portion. 
 
     
     
       14. The device of  claim 8 , wherein the first acute angle is less than 80 degrees. 
     
     
       15. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the second member is slidably disposed along a length of the elongated portion of the first member. 
     
     
       16. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first surface asymmetrically extends away from the elongated portion of the first member. 
     
     
       17. The device of  claim 8 , wherein the moveable member is slidably disposed along a length of the elongated portion of the first member. 
     
     
       18. The device of  claim 8 , wherein the first surface asymmetrically extends away from the elongated portion of the first member. 
     
     
       19. A multi-use golf device operable as a ball teeing device and a divot repair device, comprising:
 a tee body including:
 an elongated portion having an axis, a first end, and a second end; 
 a golf ball teeing portion located at the first end; and 
 a tip located at the second end; 
 
 a divot tool plow slidably disposed along a length of the elongated portion, the divot tool plow including:
 a push surface asymmetrically extending away from the elongated portion; and 
 an exterior surface formed at an acute angle relative to the axis, the acute angle facing the tip of the tee body; 
 wherein a majority of the divot tool plow that includes the push surface and the exterior surface protrudes from one side of the tee body, the opposite side minimally extending from the elongated portion. 
 
 
     
     
       20. The device of  claim 19 , wherein the divot tool plow defines a through passage that receives the elongated portion, and the elongated portion includes a detent configured to be engaged by the divot tool plow to hold the divot tool plow in a selected position relative to the elongated portion.